Hello Hormones with Dr. Carrie Jones

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  81: 7 Things Perimenopause Has Personally Taught Me 15.09.2026 22min

  Perimenopause can be especially confusing when your symptoms look nothing like the hot flashes and night sweats you were told to expect. Suddenly you are waking up at 4:30 a.m., forgetting words you have known forever, smelling things nobody else smells, or dealing with heart palpitations and wondering what on earth your body is doing. In this episode of Hello Hormones, I am sharing seven things going through perimenopause has taught me firsthand. We talk about the weird symptoms nobody warns you about, why brain fog can feel more like losing everyday words, and why perimenopause can look completely different from one woman to the next. Going through this transition myself has completely changed how I understand what women have been telling me for years. If perimenopause has left you wondering whether what you are experiencing is normal, I hope this episode helps you feel more informed about what may be happening in your body and more confident asking for the support you need.   What's Discussed: (00:00) Why experiencing perimenopause firsthand changed how Carrie understands the women she has treated for years.  (02:53) The weird perimenopause symptoms nobody warns you about, including itchy ears, phantom smells, burning tongue, and unexplained skin changes. (05:24) Why heart palpitations can show up during perimenopause and when scary symptoms still need to be checked out. (07:52) How perimenopause brain fog can feel more like losing everyday words, names, and your train of thought. (10:45) Why some women struggle so deeply during perimenopause and why finding the right hormone-literate support matters. (13:01) Why perimenopause can look completely different from one woman to the next, even without hot flashes or night sweats. (15:18) How perimenopause can change your mood, boundaries, and tolerance for things you used to put up with. (17:40) Why Carrie has doubled down on sleep, strength training, nutrition, relationships, and other health foundations during perimenopause. (19:03) Why perimenopause does not have to be something younger women fear. (19:15) How stronger boundaries, greater confidence, and better education can make perimenopause a midlife "glow up."   Thanks to our Sponsors: OmneDiem: To give your body the histamine support it's been missing, head to omendiem.com explore their full range of products, and use code DRJONES for 25% off.    ✍️ FREE GUIDES: Top 7 Perimenopause Myths You Need to Stop Believing ASAP: drcarriejones.com/myths Hormones 101 Cheat Sheet: drcarriejones.com/hormones101   The Perimenopause & Menopause Labs Test Checklist: drcarriejones.com/labs The 101 on Stress, Cortisol And Your Nervous System Ebook: drcarriejones.com/stressfreebie   Which Stage of Perimenopause Am I In? Ebook: drcarriejones.com/stages Find more from Dr. Carrie Jones: Website: drcarriejones.com Newsletter: drcarriejones.kit.com/newsletter Instagram:  @dr.carriejones Facebook: @drcarriejones TikTok: @drcarriejones YouTube: @drcarriejones Pinterest: @drcarriejones  Disclaimer: Information provided on this channel is for informational purposes only. This information is NOT intended as a substitute for the advice provided by your physician or other healthcare professional, or any information contained on or in any product. Do not use the information provided on this channel for diagnosing or treating a health problem or disease, or prescribing medication or other treatment. Always speak with your physician or other healthcare professional before taking any medication or nutritional, herbal or other supplement, or using any treatment for a health problem. Information provided on this channel and the use of any products or services related to this podcast by you does not create a doctor-patient relationship between you and Dr. Carrie Jones. Information and statements regarding dietary supplements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent ANY disease.  
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  80: Angelina Norman: Testosterone for Women: Free Testosterone, SHBG, Symptoms, and Treatment Choices 08.09.2026 55min

  Testosterone still gets treated like the hormone women only need to think about when their sex drive disappears. But when women start talking about lower energy, slower workout recovery, brain fog, mood changes, or feeling like their body is responding differently than it used to, testosterone may deserve a closer look. And once testosterone therapy enters the conversation, another question comes up quickly: What is the best way to actually take it? That is where my conversation with Angelina gets really interesting. She works extensively with testosterone therapy and sees firsthand how differently women can respond depending on the dose, the delivery method, their symptoms, and what their labs are actually showing. We get into testosterone beyond libido, why total testosterone does not tell you the whole story, how SHBG can affect free testosterone, and why subcutaneous injections may offer another option for women who do not love creams, gels, pellets, or traditional intramuscular injections. We also talk about hair loss and other androgenic side effects, what can happen when testosterone is dosed too aggressively, and why proper monitoring matters. Angelina is a nurse practitioner who works with Medivant, a 503B outsourcing facility that compounds testosterone cypionate, and treats patients through Enhanced Metabolics. Her work focuses heavily on testosterone therapy, individualized dosing, lab monitoring, and helping patients and practitioners better understand different hormone delivery methods. What's Discussed:  (01:21) Why testosterone matters for women and why there is still so much controversy around prescribing it. (04:50) How low testosterone can show up as low energy, poor workout recovery, brain fog, mood changes, lower motivation, and more than just low libido. (08:30) Why testosterone testing in women is controversial and why symptoms and labs need to be looked at together. (13:50) How SHBG and free testosterone can reveal more than total testosterone alone and why clinicians should avoid chasing one "perfect" number. (16:07) Why some women struggle with testosterone creams or gels and when injectable testosterone may offer another option. (21:17) How subcutaneous testosterone injections differ from intramuscular injections in needle size, absorption, peaks, and potential side effects. (26:58) Why testosterone does not automatically cause hair loss and which androgenic side effects can appear when the dose is too high. (30:08) What research exists on subcutaneous testosterone and why the conversation around women's quality of life needs more attention. (35:21) How a subcutaneous testosterone injection is actually given and why the needle may be much smaller than women expect. (42:15) The difference between 503A and 503B compounding pharmacies and why manufacturing and quality standards matter when choosing compounded testosterone. Free Resources: Join the Masterclass: One hour, completely free, just answers. Live or replay, it's waiting for you. Just go to drcarriejones.com/masterclass   Head to drcarriejones.com/stages to grab What Stage of Perimenopause Am I In? Because the confusion is honestly worse than the symptoms sometimes. ✍️ FREE GUIDES: Top 7 Perimenopause Myths You Need to Stop Believing ASAP: drcarriejones.com/myths Hormones 101 Cheat Sheet: drcarriejones.com/hormones101   The Perimenopause & Menopause Labs Test Checklist: drcarriejones.com/labs The 101 on Stress, Cortisol And Your Nervous System Ebook: drcarriejones.com/stressfreebie   Which Stage of Perimenopause Am I In? Ebook: drcarriejones.com/stages Find more from Dr. Carrie Jones: Website: drcarriejones.comNewsletter: drcarriejones.kit.com/newsletter Instagram: @dr.carriejonesFacebook: @drcarriejonesTikTok: @drcarriejonesYouTube: @drcarriejonesPinterest: @drcarriejones   Find more from Angelina Norman & Medivant Healthcare: Website: medivanthealth.com LinkedIn: Angelina Norhttp://medivanthealth.comman, MSN, CRNP, FNP-C Disclaimer: Information provided on this channel is for informational purposes only. This information is NOT intended as a substitute for the advice provided by your physician or other healthcare professional, or any information contained on or in any product. Do not use the information provided on this channel for diagnosing or treating a health problem or disease, or prescribing medication or other treatment. Always speak with your physician or other healthcare professional before taking any medication or nutritional, herbal or other supplement, or using any treatment for a health problem. Information provided on this channel and the use of any products or services related to this podcast by you does not create a doctor-patient relationship between you and Dr. Carrie Jones. Information and statements regarding dietary supplements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent ANY disease.  
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  79: 7 Signs You May Be in Late-Stage Perimenopause 04.09.2026 20min

  Perimenopause has a way of making you wonder where you are in the process and how much longer this hormonal roller coaster plans to keep going. Your period disappears for two months, comes back like nothing happened, your joints suddenly hurt, your brain feels foggy, and now you are waking up sweaty at 3 a.m. wondering if you have officially entered a new stage. Here's where things get interesting. Late-stage perimenopause actually has a research definition, and one of the biggest clues is going 60 days or more without a period. But your cycle is only part of the picture. As estrogen and progesterone start spending more time on the lower end, symptoms like hot flashes, night sweats, joint pain, dryness, recurrent UTIs, brain fog, and changes in body composition can become more noticeable. And while we love a good lab test, there is no single blood test that can neatly tell you, "Congratulations, you are now in late-stage perimenopause." In this solo episode of Hello Hormones, I am breaking down the seven signs I commonly see as women move further into the perimenopause transition, plus what FSH, estradiol, and progesterone can actually tell us along the way. We are talking skipped periods, the estrogen connection to frozen shoulder and joint pain, why dryness can suddenly show up everywhere, what may be behind new UTIs or vaginal changes, how late-stage brain fog can feel different, and why your body composition may shift even when your habits have not dramatically changed. If you have been wondering, "Is this still perimenopause, and what on earth is my body doing?" This episode will give you a much clearer map. Head to drcarriejones.com/stages to grab What Stage of Perimenopause Am I In? Because the confusion is honestly worse than the symptoms sometimes. What's Discussed: (00:00) How to tell when you may be moving from early to late-stage perimenopause. (01:54) Why there is no single lab test that can definitively tell you whether you are in perimenopause. (03:48) The seven symptoms that tend to become more noticeable as women move into late-stage perimenopause. (05:18) Why hot flashes and night sweats can ramp up as periods become less frequent and estrogen stays lower for longer. (06:43) How declining estrogen can contribute to joint pain, frozen shoulder, hip pain, and the musculoskeletal syndrome of menopause. (08:12) Why perimenopause can cause dryness throughout the body, including the eyes, skin, nose, hair, joints, and vaginal tissue. (09:51) How changing estrogen levels can contribute to recurrent UTIs, vaginal discomfort, and shifts in the vulvovaginal microbiome. (11:49) Why brain fog can become more noticeable later in perimenopause and feel like your brain is moving through "honey." (14:44) How later-stage hormone changes can affect weight, fat distribution, cravings, and body composition even when your habits have not dramatically changed. (18:09) The 60-day cycle change that research uses to classify late-stage perimenopause and what that transition can actually look like.   ✍️ FREE GUIDES: Top 7 Perimenopause Myths You Need to Stop Believing ASAP: drcarriejones.com/myths Hormones 101 Cheat Sheet: drcarriejones.com/hormones101   The Perimenopause & Menopause Labs Test Checklist: drcarriejones.com/labs The 101 on Stress, Cortisol And Your Nervous System Ebook: drcarriejones.com/stressfreebie   Which Stage of Perimenopause Am I In? Ebook: drcarriejones.com/stages Find more from Dr. Carrie Jones: Website: drcarriejones.com Newsletter: drcarriejones.kit.com/newsletter Instagram: @dr.carriejones Facebook: @drcarriejones TikTok: @drcarriejones YouTube: @drcarriejones Pinterest: @drcarriejones   Disclaimer: Information provided on this channel is for informational purposes only. This information is NOT intended as a substitute for the advice provided by your physician or other healthcare professional, or any information contained on or in any product. Do not use the information provided on this channel for diagnosing or treating a health problem or disease, or prescribing medication or other treatment. Always speak with your physician or other healthcare professional before taking any medication or nutritional, herbal or other supplement, or using any treatment for a health problem. Information provided on this channel and the use of any products or services related to this podcast by you does not create a doctor-patient relationship between you and Dr. Carrie Jones. Information and statements regarding dietary supplements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent ANY disease.  
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  78: Lexi Yoo: Perimenopause Hormone Therapy: How to Choose the Right Delivery Method 01.09.2026 1t

  One thing I hear all the time from women is, "I tried the patch," or "I tried the cream," followed by some version of: It didn't work for me. Maybe they did not feel better. Maybe they had side effects. Maybe their symptoms improved at first and then came right back. But does one delivery method not working mean hormone therapy itself is off the table? That is what made this conversation with Lexi Yoo so important. She has spent years treating women with hormone therapy using pellets, injections, creams, gels, and oral options, and she sees firsthand how differently women can respond depending on the hormone, the dose, the delivery method, and what their labs are actually showing. We also get into testosterone beyond libido, why "normal" total testosterone can hide low free testosterone, and why hair loss during perimenopause may have you looking at iron, thyroid, stress, rapid weight loss, or GLP-1 use before automatically blaming your hormones. Lexi Yoo is a nurse practitioner who treats women and men through two clinical practices and has been prescribing hormone therapy, including pellets, for nearly a decade. She also trains practitioners through her virtual education academy and focuses heavily on individualized dosing, lab monitoring, and helping patients find the hormone delivery method that works best for them. What's Discussed:  (01:52) Why testosterone in women affects much more than libido, including brain fog and memory. (03:23) How creams, injections, and pellets can differ in absorption, consistency, and symptom improvement. (08:23) Why testosterone injections for women require precise dosing and how smaller subcutaneous doses may create a smoother response. (14:18) How estradiol injections work and why they may be an option for women who struggle with patches. (16:49) Why oral progesterone may support GABA and help promote a calmer brain during perimenopause. (19:55) Why hormone pellets are controversial and why practitioners experience, dosing, and monitoring matter. (35:05) Why hair loss in perimenopause may be connected to heavy bleeding, low iron, thyroid changes, stress, rapid weight loss, or GLP-1 use. (42:58) How SHBG can make total testosterone look normal while leaving very little free testosterone available to the body. (46:28) How DHT can contribute to testosterone-related side effects such as acne, oily skin, and hair loss. (51:51) Why a bad experience with a hormone patch or gel does not automatically mean pellets or injections will not work for you. Free Resources: Masterclass Replay: Join the Masterclass Replay: Head to drcarriejones.com/masterclass to access the free Estrogen and Progesterone Masterclass replay.   Head to drcarriejones.com/stages to grab What Stage of Perimenopause Am I In? Because the confusion is honestly worse than the symptoms sometimes. ✍️ FREE GUIDES: Top 7 Perimenopause Myths You Need to Stop Believing ASAP: drcarriejones.com/myths Hormones 101 Cheat Sheet: drcarriejones.com/hormones101   The Perimenopause & Menopause Labs Test Checklist: drcarriejones.com/labs The 101 on Stress, Cortisol And Your Nervous System Ebook: drcarriejones.com/stressfreebie   Which Stage of Perimenopause Am I In? Ebook: drcarriejones.com/stages   Find more from Dr. Carrie Jones:  Website: drcarriejones.com Newsletter: drcarriejones.kit.com/newsletter Instagram: @dr.carriejones Facebook: @drcarriejones TikTok: @drcarriejones YouTube: @drcarriejones Pinterest: @drcarriejones   Find more from Lexi Yoo: Website: lexiyoonp.com Instagram: @lexiyoonp YouTube: @LexiYooNP_WomensHealthExpert   Disclaimer: Information provided on this channel is for informational purposes only. This information is NOT intended as a substitute for the advice provided by your physician or other healthcare professional, or any information contained on or in any product. Do not use the information provided on this channel for diagnosing or treating a health problem or disease, or prescribing medication or other treatment. Always speak with your physician or other healthcare professional before taking any medication or nutritional, herbal or other supplement, or using any treatment for a health problem. Information provided on this channel and the use of any products or services related to this podcast by you does not create a doctor-patient relationship between you and Dr. Carrie Jones. Information and statements regarding dietary supplements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent ANY disease.  
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  77: Dr. Bill Campbell: The Weight Loss Resistance 75–80% of Midlife Women Say They're Facing (And Why Your Scale May Not Be Budging Either) 25.08.2026 1t 11min

  One thing I hear all the time from women in perimenopause is how confusing weight loss can suddenly become. They try the diet everyone online is swearing by. The scale does not move. They tighten things up. Still nothing. And somehow the advice keeps coming back to the same thing: eat less. But how long can "eat less" be the answer before we start asking a better question? That is what made this conversation with Dr. Bill Campbell so interesting to me. He is studying women who already exercise and pay attention to nutrition to figure out whether weight loss resistance during the menopause transition is actually real, or whether something else is getting blamed on hormones. In his preliminary survey, roughly 75 to 80% of peri- and postmenopausal women reported experiencing weight loss resistance. The number is huge, but the WHY behind it is what he is trying to uncover. Dr. Bill Campbell is a professor and director of the Performance and Physique Enhancement Laboratory at the University of South Florida. He has spent his career studying fat loss, resistance training, and body composition, but his own wife's experience through menopause made him realize there were questions his research still could not answer. 22:17 Whether weight loss resistance in perimenopause is actually real, and what the 75–80% number really tells us. 26:39 What happens when cutting calories even lower still does not get the scale moving. 32:09 How much protein women may actually need to protect muscle while working on body composition. 41:07 Why years of dieting and repeated weight-loss cycles may matter more once midlife hits. 51:46 How heavy women really need to lift in their 40s and 50s, especially when strength training is new. 1:02:16 Where hormone therapy fits into the weight conversation, and why the research is not as simple as "estrogen makes you lose weight." If the scale feels a whole lot more stubborn in midlife, this episode gets into the research behind why "just eat less" may be way too simple of an answer.   Free Resources: Hormones 101 Cheat Sheet: Head to drcarriejones.com/hormones101 to grab your free copy. Because understanding your hormones shouldn't require a medical degree—just 7 pages and maybe a cup of coffee.  Masterclass Replay: Join the Masterclass Replay: Head to drcarriejones.com/masterclass to access the free Estrogen and Progesterone Masterclass replay.     ✍️ FREE GUIDES: Top 7 Perimenopause Myths You Need to Stop Believing ASAP: drcarriejones.com/myths Hormones 101 Cheat Sheet: drcarriejones.com/hormones101   The Perimenopause & Menopause Labs Test Checklist: drcarriejones.com/labs The 101 on Stress, Cortisol And Your Nervous System Ebook: drcarriejones.com/stressfreebie   Which Stage of Perimenopause Am I In? Ebook: drcarriejones.com/stages Find more from Dr. Carrie Jones: Website: drcarriejones.com Newsletter: drcarriejones.kit.com/newsletter Instagram: @dr.carriejones Facebook: @drcarriejones TikTok: @drcarriejones YouTube: @drcarriejones Pinterest: @drcarriejones   Find more from Bill Campbell:  Website: billcampbellphd.com  Instagram: @billcampbellphd  Disclaimer Information provided on this channel is for informational purposes only. This information is not intended as a substitute for advice provided by your physician or another qualified healthcare professional, or for information contained in any product. Do not use the information provided on this channel to diagnose or treat a health condition, prescribe medication, change the dosage of medication, or stop treatment. Always speak with a qualified healthcare professional before taking medication, supplements, or beginning another treatment. Information provided on this channel and the use of any related products or services do not create a doctor-patient relationship between you and Dr. Carrie Jones.  
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  76: The 7 Supplements I Would Question Before Taking in Midlife After 20+ Years in Hormone Health 21.08.2026 23min

  Perimenopause has a funny way of making your supplement cabinet grow overnight. Magnesium for sleep. Something for hair. Vitamin D for bones. A multivitamin because you are trying to cover your bases. Maybe another bottle for energy, digestion, or whatever new symptom decided to join the party this month. And I get it. When your hormones are changing and your body suddenly feels different, supplements can be incredibly helpful. But the bottle marketed to "women 50+" is not automatically the one I would choose, and the nutrient you recognize on the front may not tell you much about what you are actually getting. In this solo episode of Hello Hormones, I am sharing seven types of supplements I personally do not love and the things I look at before spending money on them. I have spent more than 20 years in women's hormone health and the supplement field, worked with hundreds of companies, and gotten very familiar with production, manufacturing, testing, and quality. So yes, I have opinions. And if your midlife supplement cabinet is getting a little crowded, this episode will help you figure out which bottles deserve their spot and which ones deserve a second look. What's Discussed 0:37 Why fish oil can oxidize and become pro-inflammatory. 4:05 What to inspect before buying a hard tablet multivitamin. 7:45 The two letters that reveal synthetic vitamin E. 9:22 Why magnesium oxide may move your bowels without providing much magnesium. 11:47 Why vitamin D needs magnesium and vitamin K2. 12:54 How high-dose biotin can interfere with certain lab tests. 15:15 Why herbal companies should provide testing and a certificate of analysis. Listen to learn which supplement red flags I check first, what the ingredient label may be hiding, and how to make more informed decisions before buying your next bottle. Join the Masterclass Replay: Head to drcarriejones.com/masterclass to access the free Estrogen and Progesterone Masterclass replay. ✍️ FREE GUIDES: Top 7 Perimenopause Myths You Need to Stop Believing ASAP: drcarriejones.com/myths Hormones 101 Cheat Sheet: drcarriejones.com/hormones101   The Perimenopause & Menopause Labs Test Checklist: drcarriejones.com/labs The 101 on Stress, Cortisol And Your Nervous System Ebook: drcarriejones.com/stressfreebie   Which Stage of Perimenopause Am I In? Ebook: drcarriejones.com/stages Find more from Dr. Carrie Jones: Website: drcarriejones.com Newsletter: drcarriejones.kit.com/newsletter Instagram: @dr.carriejones Facebook: @drcarriejones TikTok: @drcarriejones YouTube: @drcarriejones Pinterest: @drcarriejones   Disclaimer: Information provided on this channel is for informational purposes only. This information is NOT intended as a substitute for the advice provided by your physician or other healthcare professional, or any information contained on or in any product. Do not use the information provided on this channel for diagnosing or treating a health problem or disease, or prescribing medication or other treatment. Always speak with your physician or other healthcare professional before taking any medication or nutritional, herbal or other supplement, or using any treatment for a health problem. Information provided on this channel and the use of any products or services related to this podcast by you does not create a doctor-patient relationship between you and Dr. Carrie Jones. Information and statements regarding dietary supplements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent ANY disease.  
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  75: Jason Earle: Mold Symptoms Women Often Mistake for Hormone Changes 18.08.2026 1t 16min

  Headaches, brain fog, fatigue, dizziness, anxiety, poor concentration, sinus problems, and feeling worse in certain buildings can easily be blamed on stress, hormones, or perimenopause. But mold exposure can create many of the same symptoms, which makes it difficult to know what your body is actually reacting to. In this episode of Hello Hormones, I am talking with Jason Earle about the signs that your home or workplace may have a moisture and air-quality problem, why a musty smell matters even when you cannot see mold, and the four questions to ask before spending thousands of dollars on testing or remediation. We also get into air purifiers, HEPA vacuums, mold inspections, ERMI testing, urine mycotoxin panels, and why Jason believes food may explain more mycotoxin exposure than most people realize. Jason Earle is the founder of GOT MOLD?® and has spent more than 20 years helping people understand mold, moisture, and indoor air quality. His work began after his own health improved when he left a mold-damaged home. He shares how to reduce exposure without becoming consumed by fear and why healing may require looking at your air, food, and nervous system together. Jason was kind enough to provide the Hello Hormones community a discount! Use code drjones10 at gotmold.com/drjones/ for 10% off!  What's Discussed (01:21) Why mold symptoms can resemble perimenopause, anxiety, allergies, and other health problems. (07:01) What urine mycotoxin results may reveal about food versus building exposure. (12:41) Why healthy people still need healthy buildings and how poor air can undermine recovery. (14:44) Four questions to ask before paying for mold testing or an inspection. (21:28) How to choose an independent inspector and avoid unnecessary remediation. (37:35) When an air purifier can help and why HEPA alone may not address odors or VOCs. (44:41) Hidden mycotoxins in food and Jason's "air, food, and attitude" approach. Head to drcarriejones.com/hormones101 to grab your free copy. Because understanding your hormones shouldn't require a medical degree—just 7 pages and maybe a cup of coffee. Join the Masterclass Replay: Head to drcarriejones.com/masterclass to access the free Estrogen and Progesterone Masterclass replay. ✍️ FREE GUIDES: Top 7 Perimenopause Myths You Need to Stop Believing ASAP: drcarriejones.com/myths Hormones 101 Cheat Sheet: drcarriejones.com/hormones101   The Perimenopause & Menopause Labs Test Checklist: drcarriejones.com/labs The 101 on Stress, Cortisol And Your Nervous System Ebook: drcarriejones.com/stressfreebie   Which Stage of Perimenopause Am I In? Ebook: drcarriejones.com/stages   Find more from Dr. Carrie Jones: Website: drcarriejones.com Newsletter: drcarriejones.kit.com/newsletter Instagram: @dr.carriejones Facebook: @drcarriejones TikTok: @drcarriejones YouTube: @drcarriejones Pinterest: @drcarriejones   Find More From Jason Earle & GOT MOLD?®:  Website: gotmold.com   GOT MOLD?® Instagram: @gotmold    Instagram: @jason.a.earle    Disclaimer Information provided on this channel is for informational purposes only. This information is not intended as a substitute for advice provided by your physician or another qualified healthcare professional, or for information contained in any product. Do not use the information provided on this channel to diagnose or treat a health condition, prescribe medication, change the dosage of medication, or stop treatment. Always speak with a qualified healthcare professional before taking medication, supplements, or beginning another treatment. Information provided on this channel and the use of any related products or services do not create a doctor-patient relationship between you and Dr. Carrie Jones.  
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  74: Dr. Terri DeNeui: What Testosterone Has to Do With Mood, Brain Health, and Aging in Women 11.08.2026 59min

  Most women are taught to associate testosterone with libido and muscle. So when they begin feeling depressed, anxious, emotionally flat, unmotivated, forgetful, or unlike themselves, testosterone may never enter the conversation. In this episode of Hello Hormones, I am talking with Dr. Terri DeNeui about why this hormone has a much bigger role in women's health than most of us were taught. We get into the relationship between testosterone and mood, what Dr. DeNeui found during her doctoral research on depression, and why hormone changes may sometimes be missed in women who develop new symptoms after childbirth or during perimenopause. We also talk about vitamin D, thyroid function, hormone metabolism, and why a woman may not respond well to therapy when the rest of her physiology has not been considered. Dr. Terri DeNeui is a hormone optimization expert, founder of EVEXIAS Health Solutions, author of Hormone Havoc, and a doctorally prepared nurse practitioner who has worked in the hormone space for more than 17 years. She explains the different hormone delivery options available to women, what hormone pellets are, how they work, and what to ask before trusting a provider with your care. What's Discussed: (00:51) Why testosterone belongs in the conversation about depression, anxiety, motivation, and mood in women. (08:55) How symptoms, laboratory testing, vitamin D, thyroid function, and sexual health are evaluated together. (10:54) The different hormone delivery options, including creams, patches, rapid-dissolve tablets, progesterone capsules, injections, and pellets. (15:56) What a hormone pellet is, where it is placed, and how hormones are released over several months. (23:21) The relationship between estrogen, testosterone, cognition, brain health, and quality of life as women age. (28:24) Why hormone receptors throughout the body matter for the brain, heart, bones, muscle, urinary system, and more. (36:24) How to find a trained hormone provider and why experience, follow-up testing, nutrition, gut health, and hormone metabolism matter. Important Note Antidepressants and anti-anxiety medications should never be stopped or reduced without guidance from the prescribing healthcare professional. Depression and anxiety can have many causes, and hormone therapy is not a substitute for appropriate mental health care.   ✍️ FREE GUIDES: Top 7 Perimenopause Myths You Need to Stop Believing ASAP: drcarriejones.com/myths Hormones 101 Cheat Sheet: drcarriejones.com/hormones101   The Perimenopause & Menopause Labs Test Checklist: drcarriejones.com/labs The 101 on Stress, Cortisol And Your Nervous System Ebook: drcarriejones.com/stressfreebie   Which Stage of Perimenopause Am I In? Ebook: drcarriejones.com/stages   Find more from Dr. Carrie Jones: Website: drcarriejones.com Newsletter: drcarriejones.kit.com/newsletter Instagram: @dr.carriejones Facebook: @drcarriejones TikTok: @drcarriejones YouTube: @drcarriejones Pinterest: @drcarriejones   Find More From Dr. Terri DeNeui: Website: terrideneui.com  Instagram: @drterrideneui  EVEXIAS Health Solutions: evexias.com  Disclaimer Information provided on this channel is for informational purposes only. This information is NOT intended as a substitute for the advice provided by your physician or another healthcare professional, or for any information contained on or in any product. Do not use the information provided on this channel for diagnosing or treating a health problem or disease, prescribing medication, changing the dosage of a medication, or stopping medication. Always speak with your physician or another qualified healthcare professional before taking any medication, nutritional supplement, herbal supplement, or other treatment. Information provided on this channel and the use of any products or services related to this podcast do not create a doctor-patient relationship between you and Dr. Carrie Jones. Statements regarding dietary supplements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.  
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  73: Can You Manage Perimenopause and Menopause 100% Naturally? 07.08.2026 26min

  Only a small percentage of women use hormone therapy during perimenopause and menopause. Some cannot take it, some do not want it, and others simply want additional support alongside it. But when someone says she wants to manage menopause "naturally," what does that actually mean, and which options are genuinely worth considering? For this episode of Hello Hormones, I searched through thousands of women's comments, messages, and conversations to find the strategies they repeatedly said made a difference. I am breaking down nine categories, including dietary changes, herbs, nutrients, acupuncture, resistance training, cooling tools, and something women mentioned far more often than I expected: setting boundaries and protecting their time. We will talk about which options may be most useful for hot flashes, sleep, anxiety, mood, breast tenderness, and early perimenopause, along with important cautions around dosing, supplement quality, and choosing the right approach for your stage. You do not have to try everything, and you certainly do not have to suffer your way through this transition without support. What's Discussed 0:26 What "natural menopause support" can actually mean. 2:38 The dietary changes women said helped the most. 6:14 Ashwagandha, Estrovera®, black cohosh, and vitex. 12:20 Omega-3s, evening primrose oil, magnesium, and vitamin D. 16:34 Acupuncture, cooling tools, and resistance training. 19:03 Why boundaries and time alone may reduce symptoms. 21:49 Why women do not have to suffer through menopause untreated. ✍️ FREE GUIDES: Top 7 Perimenopause Myths You Need to Stop Believing ASAP: drcarriejones.com/myths Hormones 101 Cheat Sheet: drcarriejones.com/hormones101   The Perimenopause & Menopause Labs Test Checklist: drcarriejones.com/labs The 101 on Stress, Cortisol And Your Nervous System Ebook: drcarriejones.com/stressfreebie   Which Stage of Perimenopause Am I In? Ebook: drcarriejones.com/stages   Find more from Dr. Carrie Jones:  Website: drcarriejones.com Newsletter: drcarriejones.kit.com/newsletter Instagram: @dr.carriejones Facebook: @drcarriejones TikTok: @drcarriejones YouTube: @drcarriejones Pinterest: @drcarriejones   Disclaimer: Information provided on this channel is for informational purposes only. This information is NOT intended as a substitute for the advice provided by your physician or other healthcare professional, or any information contained on or in any product. Do not use the information provided on this channel for diagnosing or treating a health problem or disease, or prescribing medication or other treatment. Always speak with your physician or other healthcare professional before taking any medication or nutritional, herbal or other supplement, or using any treatment for a health problem. Information provided on this channel and the use of any products or services related to this podcast by you does not create a doctor-patient relationship between you and Dr. Carrie Jones. Information and statements regarding dietary supplements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent ANY disease.  
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  72: Solo Q&A: The Truth About Herbs for Perimenopause and Menopause 04.08.2026 26min

  Hot flashes, poor sleep, mood changes, irregular cycles, and lower stress tolerance can make women over 40 feel like their hormones changed overnight. That is often when the search for a "natural" solution begins, but herbs are not commonly used to replace the estrogen and progesterone declining during perimenopause and menopause. So what can they actually do? In this solo Q&A, I am answering the questions midlife women keep asking. Are there herbs that may help with low-estrogen symptoms and hot flashes? Can progesterone be supported naturally when ovulation becomes less consistent? And is there any herbal option that can truly work like HRT? We also talk about saffron, ashwagandha, vitex, and shatavari, including where they may fit, what their limits are, and what to look for before spending money on another supplement. Plus, I walk through a listener case involving debilitating period pain and why severe symptoms should never be written off as "just perimenopause."   What's Discussed:  2:01 Herbs for low estrogen and hot flashes 4:27 Natural support for progesterone in perimenopause 8:44 Whether any herb can truly work like HRT 10:20 Saffron versus ashwagandha 12:50 What to do when ashwagandha makes you feel worse 16:23 Shatavari, vitex, dosing, and combining herbs 19:17 A listener case involving debilitating period pain   ✍️ FREE GUIDES: Top 7 Perimenopause Myths You Need to Stop Believing ASAP: drcarriejones.com/myths Hormones 101 Cheat Sheet: drcarriejones.com/hormones101   The Perimenopause & Menopause Labs Test Checklist: drcarriejones.com/labs The 101 on Stress, Cortisol And Your Nervous System Ebook: drcarriejones.com/stressfreebie   Which Stage of Perimenopause Am I In? Ebook: drcarriejones.com/stages   Thank You to Our Sponsor: OmneDiem: To give your body the histamine support it's been missing, head to omnediem.com/chfmdl explore their full range of products, and use code DRJONES for 25% off.   Find more from Dr. Carrie Jones: Website: drcarriejones.com Newsletter: drcarriejones.kit.com/newsletter Instagram: @dr.carriejones Facebook: @drcarriejones TikTok: @drcarriejones YouTube: @drcarriejones Pinterest: @drcarriejones   Disclaimer: Information provided on this channel is for informational purposes only. This information is NOT intended as a substitute for the advice provided by your physician or other healthcare professional, or any information contained on or in any product. Do not use the information provided on this channel for diagnosing or treating a health problem or disease, or prescribing medication or other treatment. Always speak with your physician or other healthcare professional before taking any medication or nutritional, herbal or other supplement, or using any treatment for a health problem. Information provided on this channel and the use of any products or services related to this podcast by you does not create a doctor-patient relationship between you and Dr. Carrie Jones. Information and statements regarding dietary supplements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent ANY disease.  
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  71: Zora Benhamou: What Women Around the World are Experiencing in Perimenopause: Symptoms, Stigma, and What Actually Helps 28.07.2026 1t 3min

  Have you ever heard that women in other countries do not struggle with menopause the way women in North America do? Or that menopause is somehow easier in certain cultures because women do not talk about it as much? In this episode of Hello Hormones, I'm talking with Zora Benhamou about what women around the world are actually saying when someone finally asks them. We get into why menopause is global, but the way women experience it, talk about it, and get support can look very different depending on stigma, culture, socioeconomic status, access to care, and fear of doctors. We also talk about the symptoms women are rarely warned about, including joint pain, frozen shoulder, hip pain, bone loss, osteoarthritis, and why so many women are told they are "just aging" when hormones may be part of the picture. Zora is a gerontologist, host of the Hack My Age podcast, author of The Longevity Master Plan, and creator of the Menopause Around the World series, where she has interviewed over 350 women across the globe. She has built her career teaching women how to age strong, and then her own experience with hip osteoarthritis and double hip replacement turned her into a case study in muscle, recovery, biohacking, and what it really takes to heal.  What's Discussed: (00:23) Why menopause around the world matters and what Zora has learned from asking women directly. (01:22) How symptoms, stigma, culture, and socioeconomic status shape the way women experience menopause. (06:24) Why many women still misunderstand hormone therapy or feel proud of white-knuckling menopause. (15:14) Why not having a word for perimenopause does not mean women are not having symptoms. (21:25) The musculoskeletal side of menopause, including joint pain, frozen shoulder, hip pain, bone loss, and osteoarthritis. (28:08) How Zora prepared for hip replacement using muscle support, blood flow restriction, protein, and essential amino acids. (36:19) Recovery support after surgery, including sleep, stress, inflammation, peptides, red light, scar therapy, and aging stronger.   ✍️ FREE GUIDES: Top 7 Perimenopause Myths You Need to Stop Believing ASAP: drcarriejones.com/myths Hormones 101 Cheat Sheet: drcarriejones.com/hormones101   The Perimenopause & Menopause Labs Test Checklist: drcarriejones.com/labs The 101 on Stress, Cortisol And Your Nervous System Ebook: drcarriejones.com/stressfreebie   Which Stage of Perimenopause Am I In? Ebook: drcarriejones.com/stages   Thank You to Our Sponsor: OmneDiem: To give your body the histamine support it's been missing, head to https://omnediem.com/chfmdl, explore their full range of products, and use code DRJONES for 25% off.   Find more from Dr. Carrie Jones: Website: drcarriejones.com Newsletter: drcarriejones.kit.com/newsletter Instagram: @dr.carriejones Facebook: @drcarriejones TikTok: @drcarriejones YouTube: @drcarriejones Pinterest: @drcarriejones   Find more from Zora Benhamou:   Website: hackmyage.com  Instagram: @HackMyAge  TikTok: @hackmyage  Podcast: hack-my-age-menopause-upgrade/  The Longevity Master Plan:  thelongevitymasterplan/     Disclaimer: Information provided on this channel is for informational purposes only. This information is NOT intended as a substitute for the advice provided by your physician or other healthcare professional, or any information contained on or in any product. Do not use the information provided on this channel for diagnosing or treating a health problem or disease, or prescribing medication or other treatment. Always speak with your physician or other healthcare professional before taking any medication or nutritional, herbal or other supplement, or using any treatment for a health problem. Information provided on this channel and the use of any products or services related to this podcast by you does not create a doctor-patient relationship between you and Dr. Carrie Jones. Information and statements regarding dietary supplements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent ANY disease.  
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  70: Oxytocin: The Hormone Women Over 40 Are Sleeping On 24.07.2026 24min

  Have you been thinking about estrogen, progesterone, testosterone, or cortisol, but still feel like something is missing? Maybe you feel anxious, disconnected, burned out, emotionally flat, in pain, stuck in food noise, struggling with libido, or like your body cannot fully shift out of fight-or-flight even when you are doing so many of the "right" things. In this episode of Hello Hormones, I'm breaking down why oxytocin is a hormone we may be completely sleeping on, especially for women over 40. Most people know oxytocin as the hormone connected to childbirth, breastfeeding, bonding, and love, but it also plays a role in cortisol, the nervous system, mood, pain, gut function, inflammation, food cravings, sexual health, bladder symptoms, bone, brain, metabolic health, and more. I also walk through what I learned from Dr. Devaki Lindsey Berkson's work on oxytocin medicine, including natural ways to support oxytocin, what can interfere with it, and how it may be used as a compounded hormone. We get into vitamin C, zinc, vitamin A, iodine, magnesium, P5P, estrogen, thyroid health, endocrine-disrupting chemicals, nasal sprays, lozenges, injections, vaginal oxytocin, and what to talk through with your healthcare provider if oxytocin sounds like it may belong in your hormone conversation. What's Discussed: (01:04) What oxytocin is, where it is made, and why it goes far beyond childbirth, breastfeeding, and bonding. (03:40) How oxytocin may support physical pain, emotional pain, depression, anxiety, and feeling connected again. (05:14) The gut, food noise, cravings, constipation, GERD, metabolic health, and weight connection. (06:59) How oxytocin may support sexual health, orgasm, clitoral sensation, vaginal pain, bladder symptoms, and pelvic inflammation. (09:05) Why oxytocin can help shift the body from fight-or-flight into rest, digest, heal, and repair. (11:39) What helps oxytocin work better, what can interfere with it, and the different ways it may be used.   ✍️ FREE GUIDES: Top 7 Perimenopause Myths You Need to Stop Believing ASAP: drcarriejones.com/myths Hormones 101 Cheat Sheet: drcarriejones.com/hormones101   The Perimenopause & Menopause Labs Test Checklist: drcarriejones.com/labs The 101 on Stress, Cortisol And Your Nervous System Ebook: drcarriejones.com/stressfreebie   Which Stage of Perimenopause Am I In? Ebook: drcarriejones.com/stages Find more from Dr. Carrie Jones: Website: drcarriejones.com Newsletter: drcarriejones.kit.com/newsletter Instagram: @dr.carriejones Facebook: @drcarriejones TikTok: @drcarriejones YouTube: @drcarriejones Pinterest: @drcarriejones   Disclaimer: Information provided on this channel is for informational purposes only. This information is NOT intended as a substitute for the advice provided by your physician or other healthcare professional, or any information contained on or in any product. Do not use the information provided on this channel for diagnosing or treating a health problem or disease, or prescribing medication or other treatment. Always speak with your physician or other healthcare professional before taking any medication or nutritional, herbal or other supplement, or using any treatment for a health problem. Information provided on this channel and the use of any products or services related to this podcast by you does not create a doctor-patient relationship between you and Dr. Carrie Jones. Information and statements regarding dietary supplements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent ANY disease.  
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  69: Ben Azadi: Why Women Over 40 Struggle to Lose Belly Fat 21.07.2026 54min

  If you have been eating well, moving your body, doing what you were told, and your belly fat still will not budge, this episode is going to explain why. So many women hit their 40s and suddenly feel like their body changed the rules. The same foods, workouts, and routines that used to work no longer feel like enough, and the advice to eat less or work harder only leaves them more frustrated. Today, we are getting into what is really happening behind stubborn midlife weight gain, especially when inflammation, insulin resistance, cortisol, poor sleep, cravings, and stress are all sending the body a signal to hold onto fat. This conversation challenges the idea that weight loss is only about calories and looks at why the body may be protecting itself, storing visceral fat, and staying stuck in sugar-burning mode. I'm joined by Ben Azadi, functional diagnostic nutrition practitioner, bestselling author, and metabolic health educator who lost 80 pounds, reversed his own metabolic dysfunction, and has helped thousands of people improve their metabolic health. We talk about how ketosis, fasting, diet variation, and Keto Flex can be used as tools to rebuild metabolic flexibility, without forcing your body into another rigid plan that works against your hormones. What's Discussed: 02:02 Why stress, cortisol, and survival signals can make the body hold onto belly fat. 07:03 The difference between helpful inflammation and chronic inflammation that blocks fat loss. 10:10 How inflammation can interfere with progesterone, hormone receptors, and symptom relief. 16:02 Why food noise, cravings, and constant snacking may be signs of sugar-burning metabolism. 23:38 The biggest keto myths, including fat quality, gallbladder concerns, and long-term ketosis. 31:09 How to start shifting from sugar-burning to fat-burning without shocking your body. 38:38 When fasting helps, when it backfires, and why timing matters for women. ✍️ FREE GUIDES: Top 7 Perimenopause Myths You Need to Stop Believing ASAP: drcarriejones.com/myths Hormones 101 Cheat Sheet: drcarriejones.com/hormones101   The Perimenopause & Menopause Labs Test Checklist: drcarriejones.com/labs The 101 on Stress, Cortisol And Your Nervous System Ebook: drcarriejones.com/stressfreebie   Which Stage of Perimenopause Am I In? Ebook: drcarriejones.com/stages   Find more from Dr. Carrie Jones: Website: drcarriejones.com Newsletter: drcarriejones.kit.com/newsletter Instagram: @dr.carriejones Facebook: @drcarriejones TikTok: @drcarriejones YouTube: @drcarriejones Pinterest: @drcarriejones   Find out more from Ben Azadi:  Website: benazadi.com Instagram: @thebenazadi  Disclaimer: Information provided on this channel is for informational purposes only. This information is NOT intended as a substitute for the advice provided by your physician or other healthcare professional, or any information contained on or in any product. Do not use the information provided on this channel for diagnosing or treating a health problem or disease, or prescribing medication or other treatment. Always speak with your physician or other healthcare professional before taking any medication or nutritional, herbal or other supplement, or using any treatment for a health problem. Information provided on this channel and the use of any products or services related to this podcast by you does not create a doctor-patient relationship between you and Dr. Carrie Jones. Information and statements regarding dietary supplements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent ANY disease.  
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  68: Dr. Beth Westie: The Right Order to Heal Your Hormones 14.07.2026 1t 16min

  If you have been doing "all the right things" for your hormones and still do not feel better, this episode is for you. Maybe you tried a detox, added supplements, cleaned up your diet, worked on your gut, or followed the protocol that helped your friend. Not knowing that if your body is depleted, inflamed, or not ready for that next step, doing more can actually keep you stuck. In this episode of Hello Hormones, we talk about why the order you heal in matters more than the protocol itself. We get into why hormone detoxes, gut protocols, supplement stacks, and social media fixes can backfire when you do not know what your body actually needs first. If you have been trying harder and still not feeling better, this episode will help you understand why the next step may not be doing more. It may be doing things in the right order.  I'm joined by Dr. Beth Westie, functional medicine practitioner, chiropractor, educator, and author of The Female Fat Solution and The Female Menopause Solution. She has lived this work personally too. After being told birth control was her only option for ovarian cysts, she went looking for a better way and now helps women use labs, nutrition, and the right sequence to support their hormones through perimenopause, menopause, and beyond. What's Discussed: (00:53) Why perimenopause can change your mood, boundaries, tolerance, and sense of self. (09:10) What a depleted body can look like when you can no longer keep up with the life you used to manage. (14:31) Why detoxes, supplements, diet changes, and social media protocols can backfire without testing. (18:31) Why Dr. Beth starts with labs and uses them to decide what the body is ready for next. (20:30) What the DUTCH test can reveal that standard blood work may miss. (22:04) Why the GI-MAP matters for bloating, gut symptoms, hormone changes, and liver support. (30:53) How to think about liver detox, nutrition changes, cold foods, cold plunges, alcohol, and postmenopause support in the right order.   ✍️ FREE GUIDES: Top 7 Perimenopause Myths You Need to Stop Believing ASAP: drcarriejones.com/myths Hormones 101 Cheat Sheet: drcarriejones.com/hormones101   The Perimenopause & Menopause Labs Test Checklist: drcarriejones.com/labs The 101 on Stress, Cortisol And Your Nervous System Ebook: drcarriejones.com/stressfreebie   Which Stage of Perimenopause Am I In? Ebook: drcarriejones.com/stages   Thank You to Our Sponsor:  OmneDiem: To give your body the histamine support it's been missing, head to omnediem.com/coupon/drjones & explore their full range of products, and use code DRJONES for 25% off. Sunlighten: Supercharge your cells in a Sunlighten Sauna. Visit sunlighten.com/partner-savings/ to get $2100 OFF and free shipping. Find more from Dr. Carrie Jones: Website: drcarriejones.com Newsletter: drcarriejones.kit.com/newsletter Instagram: @dr.carriejones Facebook: @drcarriejones TikTok: @drcarriejones YouTube: @drcarriejones Pinterest: @drcarriejones Find more from Dr. Beth Westie  Website: drbethwestie.com/  Instagram: @drbethwestie Facebook: @drbethwestie   Disclaimer: Information provided on this channel is for informational purposes only. This information is NOT intended as a substitute for the advice provided by your physician or other healthcare professional, or any information contained on or in any product. Do not use the information provided on this channel for diagnosing or treating a health problem or disease, or prescribing medication or other treatment. Always speak with your physician or other healthcare professional before taking any medication or nutritional, herbal or other supplement, or using any treatment for a health problem. Information provided on this channel and the use of any products or services related to this podcast by you does not create a doctor-patient relationship between you and Dr. Carrie Jones. Information and statements regarding dietary supplements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent ANY disease.  
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  67: The Midlife Itch: Why Everything Feels Dry and Itchy in Midlife 10.07.2026 22min

  Have you hit midlife and suddenly everything feels dry, itchy, or irritated in places that make no sense? Your inner ears itch. Your shins itch. Your scalp itches. Your eyes feel dry and scratchy. Your back has that one spot you cannot reach. Even your private areas may feel itchy when there is no obvious infection, rash, or clear reason why. In this episode of Hello Hormones, I'm breaking down why this may not be solved by more lotion, more water, or another steroid cream. As estradiol and progesterone shift in midlife, your skin barrier, oils, mast cells, histamine response, inflammation, and nerve sensitivity can all change, which may explain why itching can come and go, show up in random places, or feel worse at night. I also walk through options to talk about with your healthcare provider, whether you are using hormones, not ready for hormones, or looking for additional support. We get into ceramides, urea cream, omega-3s, borage oil, black currant seed oil, quercetin, vitamin C, DAO enzymes, sea buckthorn oil, castor oil, warm compresses, and what to rule out when itching could be coming from something other than hormones. What's Discussed: (00:00) Why midlife can make everything feel dry, itchy, and irritated in random places. (00:25) Why lotion and water may not be the whole answer. (01:15) How estradiol, progesterone, aging, and the skin barrier are connected. (02:34) The mast cell and histamine connection behind itching. (03:23) Why itching can show up without a rash, infection, or obvious cause. (06:03) Skin barrier support options like ceramides, urea cream, omega-3s, borage oil, and black currant seed oil. (10:08) Histamine and dry-eye support, including quercetin, vitamin C, DAO, sea buckthorn oil, castor oil, screen support, and warm compresses. If midlife has made your skin, eyes, ears, or private areas feel dry and itchy for no clear reason, this episode will help you understand what may be happening and what options you can discuss with your provider. ✍️ FREE GUIDES: Top 7 Perimenopause Myths You Need to Stop Believing ASAP: drcarriejones.com/myths Hormones 101 Cheat Sheet: drcarriejones.com/hormones101   The Perimenopause & Menopause Labs Test Checklist: drcarriejones.com/labs The 101 on Stress, Cortisol And Your Nervous System Ebook: drcarriejones.com/stressfreebie   Which Stage of Perimenopause Am I In? Ebook: drcarriejones.com/stages Find more from Dr. Carrie Jones: Website: drcarriejones.com Newsletter: drcarriejones.kit.com/newsletter Instagram: @dr.carriejones Facebook: @drcarriejones TikTok: @drcarriejones YouTube: @drcarriejones Pinterest: @drcarriejones   Disclaimer: Information provided on this channel is for informational purposes only. This information is NOT intended as a substitute for the advice provided by your physician or other healthcare professional, or any information contained on or in any product. Do not use the information provided on this channel for diagnosing or treating a health problem or disease, or prescribing medication or other treatment. Always speak with your physician or other healthcare professional before taking any medication or nutritional, herbal or other supplement, or using any treatment for a health problem. Information provided on this channel and the use of any products or services related to this podcast by you does not create a doctor-patient relationship between you and Dr. Carrie Jones. Information and statements regarding dietary supplements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent ANY disease.  
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  66: Dr. Lorne Brown: A Chinese Medicine Approach to Perimenopause 07.07.2026 55min

  If you are in perimenopause wondering why you suddenly cannot handle the same life, stress, schedule, or people you used to manage, this episode will give you a completely different way to look at your symptoms. We are taught to blame every hot flash, rage spiral, night sweat, brain fog moment, and 2 a.m. wake-up on hormones alone, but Chinese medicine sees those symptoms as messages about the body's resilience, adaptability, and ability to move through change. We dive deeper into this in the Hello Hormones Podcast with Dr. Lorne Brown. We also chat about why Chinese medicine calls menopause the second spring, why hormones can be the trigger without being the whole problem, how PMS and fertility struggles can predict a harder perimenopause, and where liver stagnation, acupuncture, Chinese herbs, stress, trauma, and hormone therapy fit into supporting the transition. Dr. Lorne Brown is a Doctor of Traditional Chinese Medicine and founder of Acubalance Wellness Centre in Vancouver, Canada. He has over 25 years of clinical experience in fertility, perimenopause, menopause, acupuncture, Chinese medicine, and integrative hormone care. What's Discussed: (02:17) Why Chinese medicine calls menopause the second spring. (03:43) How the body redirects resources from the reproductive system toward the heart center. (07:03) Why perimenopause symptoms are messages from the body. (08:02) Why hormones may be the trigger, but not always the whole problem. (12:21) Where hormone therapy fits and why symptom relief is not the same as rebuilding resilience. (24:28) How PMS, fertility struggles, painful periods, and mood symptoms can predict a harder perimenopause. (36:03) Why Chinese herbs are used as formulas, not single ingredients pulled off a shelf. Listen to this episode to stop blaming yourself for symptoms that feel confusing, intense, or out of nowhere, and start understanding what your body may be revealing about stress, resilience, and the support you actually need in perimenopause. ✍️ FREE GUIDES: Top 7 Perimenopause Myths You Need to Stop Believing ASAP: drcarriejones.com/myths Hormones 101 Cheat Sheet: drcarriejones.com/hormones101   The Perimenopause & Menopause Labs Test Checklist: drcarriejones.com/labs The 101 on Stress, Cortisol And Your Nervous System Ebook: drcarriejones.com/stressfreebie   Which Stage of Perimenopause Am I In? Ebook: drcarriejones.com/stages   Thank You to Our Sponsor:  OmneDiem: To give your body the histamine support it's been missing, head to omnediem.com/coupon/drjones & explore their full range of products, and use code DRJONES for 25% off. Find more from Dr. Carrie Jones: Website: drcarriejones.com Newsletter: drcarriejones.kit.com/newsletter Instagram: @dr.carriejones Facebook: @drcarriejones TikTok: @drcarriejones YouTube: @drcarriejones Pinterest: @drcarriejones Find more from Dr. Lorne Brown: Acubalance Wellness Centre:   www.acubalance.ca/ Dr. Lorne Brown: www.lornebrown.com/ The Coherence Code Podcast: www.lornebrown.com/podcast    Disclaimer: Information provided on this channel is for informational purposes only. This information is NOT intended as a substitute for the advice provided by your physician or other healthcare professional, or any information contained on or in any product. Do not use the information provided on this channel for diagnosing or treating a health problem or disease, or prescribing medication or other treatment. Always speak with your physician or other healthcare professional before taking any medication or nutritional, herbal or other supplement, or using any treatment for a health problem. Information provided on this channel and the use of any products or services related to this podcast by you does not create a doctor-patient relationship between you and Dr. Carrie Jones. Information and statements regarding dietary supplements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent ANY disease.
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  65: Wendy Strgar: The Vaginal Microbiome: Why BV, Yeast, Odor, and Painful Sex Keep Coming Back 30.06.2026 1t 11min

  Most women have heard about the gut microbiome, oral microbiome, and skin microbiome. But the vaginal microbiome is still treated like an awkward side conversation, even though it can affect infections, odor, irritation, dryness, painful sex, pH, arousal, and the way women feel in their own bodies. And that's where so many women get stuck. They know something feels off, but the answer they get is usually the same: it must be yeast, BV, dryness, hygiene, age, or stress. Then the symptoms come back, the tissue feels even more sensitive, sex starts to hurt, odor feels embarrassing, or the products that were supposed to help make everything burn. In this episode of Hello Hormones, I'm joined by Wendy Strgar, founder of Good Clean Love and Vaginal Biome Science, for the vaginal health conversation women should have been getting all along. Wendy has spent over two decades studying vaginal health, product safety, intimacy, and the vaginal microbiome. Her work has led to multiple U.S. patents, research studies, FDA regulatory involvement, and a product line endorsed by over 20,000 physicians, which gives her a rare perspective on what women are experiencing, what the science is showing, and where conventional vaginal care is still falling short. Use code DRCARRIE at https://goodcleanlove.com/DRCARRIE for a 15% discount! What's Discussed (00:36) Why women are still left guessing when vaginal symptoms keep coming back. (06:36) How the vaginal microbiome connects to the gut, immune system, hormones, and whole-body health. (10:59) What "healthy" actually means when it comes to vaginal pH, bacteria, and balance. (16:05) Why some products meant to help, may leave sensitive tissue feeling worse. (22:10) The missed testing behind symptoms that keep getting called yeast, BV, or irritation. (37:04) What postpartum, perimenopause, menopause, and chemical menopause can change down there. (54:50) How vaginal health can affect odor, confidence, intimacy, arousal, and painful sex.   ✍️ FREE GUIDES: Top 7 Perimenopause Myths You Need to Stop Believing ASAP: drcarriejones.com/myths Hormones 101 Cheat Sheet: drcarriejones.com/hormones101   The Perimenopause & Menopause Labs Test Checklist: drcarriejones.com/labs The 101 on Stress, Cortisol And Your Nervous System Ebook: drcarriejones.com/stressfreebie   Which Stage of Perimenopause Am I In? Ebook: drcarriejones.com/stages Thank You to Our Sponsor: OmneDiem: To give your body the histamine support it's been missing, head to omnediem.com/coupon/drjones, explore their full range of products, and use code DRJONES for 25% off. Find more from Dr. Carrie Jones:  Website: drcarriejones.com Newsletter: drcarriejones.kit.com/newsletter Instagram: @dr.carriejones Facebook: @drcarriejones TikTok: @drcarriejones YouTube: @drcarriejones Pinterest: @drcarriejones   Find more from Wendy Strgar & Good Clean Love Instagram: @wendy.strgar  @goodcleanlove Website: wendystrgar.com      Disclaimer: Information provided on this channel is for informational purposes only. This information is NOT intended as a substitute for the advice provided by your physician or other healthcare professional, or any information contained on or in any product. Do not use the information provided on this channel for diagnosing or treating a health problem or disease, or prescribing medication or other treatment. Always speak with your physician or other healthcare professional before taking any medication or nutritional, herbal or other supplement, or using any treatment for a health problem. Information provided on this channel and the use of any products or services related to this podcast by you does not create a doctor-patient relationship between you and Dr. Carrie Jones. Information and statements regarding dietary supplements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent ANY disease.
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  64: Perimenopausal Rage: Why Your Anger Feels Louder in Perimenopause 26.06.2026 17min

  Depression and anxiety? Yeah, those get all the research and all the press. But nobody wants to talk about the simmering, seething rage that is just under the surface. The anger that comes out of nowhere. The irritation that is 10 times more than you expected. The feeling of I wish somebody would, because you are ready to pop right off. And the worst part is that most women going through it think they are the only one. I dug into the Reddit boards for this one and found hundreds and hundreds of comments from women all talking about rage. And what was so striking is how many of them did not expect it. They think something is uniquely wrong with them. They feel crazy, ashamed, and completely blindsided by an anger they cannot explain and cannot control.  So we are going to talk about it. What is actually happening in your brain when perimenopausal rage hits, why it is not the same as PMDD even though they overlap, and what you can actually do about it whether you are ready for hormones or not. What's Discussed: (0:00) Why perimenopausal rage is one of the most common and least talked about symptoms of perimenopause and what hundreds of women on Reddit had to say about it (1:10) How perimenopausal rage is different from PMDD and why that distinction matters for what you do about it (3:56) Why progesterone is the first hormone to decline and what that does to the GABA brake system in your brain (4:46) How estrogen volatility disrupts every feel-good neurotransmitter simultaneously including serotonin, dopamine, and oxytocin (6:27) What blood sugar, gut health, sleep, and movement have to do with the rage and why addressing them matters more than most women realize (9:07) What actually helps including progesterone, L-theanine, passionflower, GABA supplementation, boundaries, and when to consider hormone therapy (13:47) Why the rage is almost never just one thing and why addressing all of the above together is what actually moves the needle You are not crazy. You are not broken. And you absolutely do not have to stay rageful if you do not want to. This episode gives you the biological explanation you have been looking for and the practical options to actually do something about it. Find more from Dr. Carrie Jones: Website: drcarriejones.comNewsletter: drcarriejones.kit.com/newsletter Instagram: @dr.carriejonesFacebook: @drcarriejonesTikTok: @drcarriejonesYouTube: @drcarriejonesPinterest: @drcarriejones
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  63: Louann Brizendine : The Brain-Hormone Conversation Every Woman Needs Before Menopause 23.06.2026 46min

  Brain fog, low libido, poor sleep, and suddenly having zero patience for the things you used to tolerate are usually treated like separate problems. Or worse, women are told it is just stress, aging, or "normal." But what if a lot of those symptoms are not random? What if they are starting in your brain? In this episode of Hello Hormones, I sit down with Dr. Louann Brizendine to talk about what actually happens to the female brain during perimenopause and menopause. We kick things off with the brain and sex, go deeper into testosterone, then walk through brain fog, glucose, estrogen, hormone therapy timing, dementia risk, sleep, caffeine, alcohol, and why "no" really can be a complete sentence in this next phase of life. Dr. Louann Brizendine is a neuropsychiatrist, founder of the Women's Mood and Hormone Clinic at UCSF, and one of the leading voices in female brain science. She completed her neurobiology degree at UC Berkeley, graduated from Yale School of Medicine, and completed her residency at Harvard. She is the New York Times bestselling author of The Female Brain, The Male Brain, The Upgrade, and the upcoming book Your Brain on Menopause. What's Discussed: (00:21) Why the brain belongs in the hormone conversation and why libido starts there. (06:42) How testosterone replacement can help some women, why dosing matters, and what to know before giving up on it. (17:40) What actually happens in the brain during perimenopause and menopause. (26:38) What women need to know about dementia risk, genetics, estrogen, sleep, caffeine, alcohol, and lifestyle. (38:21) Why menopause can bring more boundaries, authenticity, and that "no is a complete sentence" energy. If you have ever felt foggy, forgetful, disconnected from sex, restless at night, or completely unlike yourself and wondered if this is just who you are now, please listen to this episode. Your brain is not boring, and it is definitely not separate from your hormones. ✍️ FREE GUIDES: Top 7 Perimenopause Myths You Need to Stop Believing ASAP: drcarriejones.com/myths Hormones 101 Cheat Sheet: drcarriejones.com/hormones101   The Perimenopause & Menopause Labs Test Checklist: drcarriejones.com/labs The 101 on Stress, Cortisol And Your Nervous System Ebook: drcarriejones.com/stressfreebie   Which Stage of Perimenopause Am I In? Ebook: drcarriejones.com/stages Find more from Dr. Carrie Jones: Website: drcarriejones.comNewsletter: drcarriejones.kit.com/newsletter Instagram: @dr.carriejonesFacebook: @drcarriejonesTikTok: @drcarriejonesYouTube: @drcarriejonesPinterest: @drcarriejones   Find more from Dr. Louann Brizendine Website: louannbrizendine.com/  Instagram: @louannbrizendine    Disclaimer: Information provided on this channel is for informational purposes only. This information is NOT intended as a substitute for the advice provided by your physician or other healthcare professional, or any information contained on or in any product. Do not use the information provided on this channel for diagnosing or treating a health problem or disease, or prescribing medication or other treatment. Always speak with your physician or other healthcare professional before taking any medication or nutritional, herbal or other supplement, or using any treatment for a health problem. Information provided on this channel and the use of any products or services related to this podcast by you does not create a doctor-patient relationship between you and Dr. Carrie Jones. Information and statements regarding dietary supplements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent ANY disease.
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  62: Helmut Schmutz: The Histamine-Hormone Link on Why Your Body Feels Allergic to Everything in Perimenopause 16.06.2026 1t 7min

  Histamine is all over social media right now, and for good reason. Women are taking over-the-counter antihistamines and noticing that their PMS, PMDD, sleep, allergy symptoms, and perimenopause symptoms are improving. But that also brings up the bigger question: why would something we usually associate with allergies have anything to do with hormones? In this episode of Hello Hormones, I'm talking about the hormone-histamine connection and the gut enzyme most people are still not talking about: DAO. We get into the difference between blocking histamine symptoms with antihistamines and actually helping the body break histamine down in the gut, why estrogen swings can make histamine symptoms louder, and why things like wine, fermented foods, avocado, spinach, alcohol, medications, and birth control can all affect the histamine picture. I'm joined by Helmut Schmutz, one of the original developers behind DAO supplementation and an expert in histamine intolerance, diamine oxidase, and the science behind DAO activity. Helmut explains how DAO works locally in the small intestine, why timing matters, why enzyme activity is not the same as simply listing an amount on a label, and why women in perimenopause may need to understand histamine in a much bigger way than "I have allergies." What's Discussed (01:05) Why histamine is suddenly being connected to PMS, PMDD, sleep, allergies, and perimenopause symptoms. (02:06) What DAO actually does in the gut and why it is different from taking an antihistamine. (08:07) Why histamine symptoms can show up as more than itchy skin, runny nose, or seasonal allergies. (11:48) Why perimenopause can make women more sensitive to foods, alcohol, allergies, and "random" reactions. (18:48) The drain-and-faucet analogy that explains why your histamine bucket can overflow. (28:23) The high-histamine foods and drinks that may surprise you, including some foods usually labeled "healthy." (52:22) How birth control, nutrient depletion, and hormone shifts may affect DAO and histamine tolerance. If you have ever felt like your body suddenly turned on you in your 40s, especially with foods, wine, allergies, sleep, anxiety, migraines, or hot flashes, this episode will help you understand the histamine connection you may not have been taught to look for. ✍️ FREE GUIDES: Top 7 Perimenopause Myths You Need to Stop Believing ASAP: drcarriejones.com/myths Hormones 101 Cheat Sheet: drcarriejones.com/hormones101   The Perimenopause & Menopause Labs Test Checklist: drcarriejones.com/labs The 101 on Stress, Cortisol And Your Nervous System Ebook: drcarriejones.com/stressfreebie   Which Stage of Perimenopause Am I In? Ebook: drcarriejones.com/stages Thank you to our sponsors: OmneDiem: To give your body the histamine support it's been missing, head to https://omnediem.com/chfmdl, explore their full range of products, and use code DRJONES for 25% off.  Find more from Dr. Carrie Jones: Website: drcarriejones.comNewsletter: drcarriejones.kit.com/newsletter Instagram: @dr.carriejonesFacebook: @drcarriejonesTikTok: @drcarriejonesYouTube: @drcarriejonesPinterest: @drcarriejones Find more from Helmut Schmutz:   OmneDiem: omnediem.com/ Instagram:@omnediem  Disclaimer: Information provided on this channel is for informational purposes only. This information is NOT intended as a substitute for the advice provided by your physician or other healthcare professional, or any information contained on or in any product. Do not use the information provided on this channel for diagnosing or treating a health problem or disease, or prescribing medication or other treatment. Always speak with your physician or other healthcare professional before taking any medication or nutritional, herbal or other supplement, or using any treatment for a health problem. Information provided on this channel and the use of any products or services related to this podcast by you does not create a doctor-patient relationship between you and Dr. Carrie Jones. Information and statements regarding dietary supplements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent ANY disease.